Bloomingdale

3 adults, 2 children, and 1 Guinea Pig saved from Bloomingdale fire


smoke from the unit block Adams St NW

A reader reported around 10:45pm last night: “someone’s house near me just caught on fire”

DC Fire and EMS reported: “Working Fire unit block Adams St NW. Fire 2nd floor rear porch with extension to 2nd floor & possibly attic.”


“rescued Charlie the Guinea Pig from the burning 2nd floor” via DC Fire and EMS

“Update Working Fire unit block Adams St NW. #DCsBravest rescued Charlie the Guinea Pig from the burning 2nd floor. He and all human residents are safely outside.

Still hitting hotspots.”

“Update Working Fire unit block Adams St NW. #DCsBravest have declared this incident under control. Request @RedCrossNCGC for 3 adults, 2 children, and 1 Guinea Pig displaced. Investigators on scene.”